Resumen:

In this thesis a new aerodynamic model of insect-like flapping flight for micro air
vehicles has been developed. The New Predicted Aerodynamic Model (NPAM) was
based on the model described by Weis-Fogh model in Energetics of Hovering Flight
in Hummingbirds In this thesis a new aerodynamic model of insect-like flapping flight for micro air
vehicles has been developed. The New Predicted Aerodynamic Model (NPAM) was
based on the model described by Weis-Fogh model in Energetics of Hovering Flight
in Hummingbirds and Drosophila. In order to achieved the NPAM some variations
were introduced regarding the geometry of the problem under study and also some
improvements was done to the theory developed by Weis-Fogh. To have the required
inputs for the model, a fitting from a DNS database for lift and drag coefficient, and
aerodynamic efficiency was performed. Finally, the DNS database was also used to
determine the accuracy and validity of the New Predicted Aerodynamic Model.[+][-]